Bottle Specials

There are 3 "bottle specials" on the card that we have to drink as part of the challenge. These specials are unspecified since they're always rotating. We pay attention to the specials since they can vary wildly in price. We hadn't seen any that were less than $15 and 20 oz since they cleaned out their supply of $4 MGD cans in June... until now. We immediately jumped on the Dale's - the new special for a bargain price of $5.50!

Beer: Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale
ABV: 6.50%
Home: Lyons, Colorado, USA
Slogan: "The original craft beer in a can"

Dale's is Oskar Blues' flagship beer. I ended up getting a glass after this picture was taken, so I'll just describe what it looked like: The beer pours an amber color with a two-fingers head giving off a mild earthy aroma. The taste is clean, crisp, and dry with hops that pack a solid punch. The finish is just a tad harsh, but I would definitely get it again. I thought it paired perfectly with the spicy pork tacos I ordered!

Beer: 2011 Founders Breakfast Stout
ABV: 8.30%
Home: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

I must say that I absolutely adore this beer. The Founders pours a near-black color with a tan head that bubbles slightly on the top - like a shake. Great retention and lacing down the sides of the glass. Coffee and chocolate dominate the aroma as well as the flavor. It's easy to taste the bitter cocoa chips and dark-roasted coffee in this delicious brew. It's quite smooth, yet dry. Perfect nightcap.